Details Revealed For 41st Annual Cool Art Auction In Laguna Beach

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The coolest art auction of the year is underway in Laguna Beach, as the Laguna Art Museum announced the 41st Annual California Cool Art Auction, Benefit & Bash taking place Feb. 18, 2023 to March 4, 2023.

The auction will feature works from over 125 California artists, including Lita Albuquerque, Charles Arnoldi, Billy Al Bengston, Kelly Berg, Alex Couwenberg, Joe Goode, David Ligare, Jean Lowe and many more.

The auction will conclude with an exclusive Benefit & Bash at the Laguna Art Museum on March 4. Benefit & Bash attendees can enjoy a creative California-inspired culinary and cocktail experience, a special performance by musical guest and Laguna local, Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, an red carpet photo opportunity and the chance to meet countless California artists.

“This is Laguna Art Museum's most fashionable, fun and highly anticipated event of the year. We have reimagined our 2023 event to be the coolest ever,” Julie Perlin Lee, Executive Director of Laguna Art Museum, said in a statement. “The artworks and the guest list alone will be worth showing up for, and supporters can expect a high-energy evening for the benefit of the museum's dynamic 2023 education and exhibition initiatives.”

Proceeds from the annual auction provide vital support to the Laguna Art Museum, directly benefiting major initiatives, education programs, exhibitions and community engagement.

Residents can register for the online auction and in-person preview the works up for auction at the Laguna Art Museum starting Feb. 18.

For more information or to purchase ticket, residents can visit the museum's website.